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79001 LEGO The Hobbit The Desolation of Smaug Escape from Mirkwood Spiders
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79001 LEGO The Hobbit The Desolation of Smaug Escape from Mirkwood Spiders
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LEGO 79001 Escape from Mirkwood Spiders is a The Hobbit set valued at $139 for new and sealed sets, up 365% from an original retail price of $29.99. The set retired in July 2014 with annual appreciation averaging 10.69% since. On the used market, values range from $55 to $78 based on condition. Secondary market prices for new and sealed sets typically fall between $130 and $175.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Escape from Mirkwood Spiders since December 2023. Very high accuracy
LEGO 79001 Escape from Mirkwood Spiders is a The Hobbit set from the Desolation of Smaug subtheme released in 2012, containing 298 pieces and 4 minifigures. It depicts a buildable Mirkwood tree with cocoons and includes three small spiders and two large spiders with glow-in-the-dark eyes. The minifigures are Fili the Dwarf, Kili the Dwarf, Legolas Greenleaf, and Tauriel, each with assorted weapons. The set is based on the Mirkwood sequence from The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug film.

A new and sealed Escape from Mirkwood Spiders is currently valued at around $139, with annual growth of 7.2% that is expected to level off to around 6.9% in the coming year. The average used price is $65 for those in good overall condition. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $145 within the next year. The 4 included minifigs account for approximately 87% of the set's total value. The set was available for 20 months, from November 2012 to July 2014.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (US) NISB Box in Very Good Condition No fees. Pictures available upon request. $129.99
-6.7%
(US) BrickLink store Silly Milly Bricks $129.99
-6.7%
(US) BrickLink store Premium Minifigs $134.99
-3.2%
(US) NEW $135.00
-3.1%
(US) eBay listing for Escape from Mirkwood Spiders $135.21
-3.0%
(US) BrickLink store Active Builders $136.00
-2.4%
(US) (NISB) - Factory seals intact. Never opened. Box Grade: 10/10 (Collector Grade): Gift... $149.00
+6.9%
(US) BrickLink store Texas Brickhouse $149.99
+7.6%
(US) BrickLink store Bippity Bricks $150.00
+7.6%
(US) New in factory sealed near mint box $150.00
+7.6%
(US) BrickLink store Bricks Under Construction $199.99
+43.5%
(US) BrickLink store Tampa Bricks $200.00
+43.5%

Sales Distribution (Last 90 Days)

This chart shows the distribution of sales for the past three months of new/sealed 79001 Escape from Mirkwood Spiders.

Sale Trends

This chart shows the sales trends (number sold) of new/sealed 79001 Escape from Mirkwood Spiders.

Sets in The Hobbit / The Desolation of Smaug

79014 Dol Guldur Battle

Theme / Subtheme The Hobbit / The Desolation of Smaug
Year 2013
Pieces / Minifigs 797 / 8
Availability Retired
79014 LEGO The Hobbit The Desolation of Smaug Dol Guldur Battle
Retail $69.99
Value $448.45
Growth  +540.7%
Annual growth 15.5%

79013 Lake-town Chase

Theme / Subtheme The Hobbit / The Desolation of Smaug
Year 2013
Pieces / Minifigs 470 / 5
Availability Retired
79013 LEGO The Hobbit The Desolation of Smaug Lake-town Chase
Retail $49.99
Value $267.10
Growth  +434.3%
Annual growth 9.3%

79004 Barrel Escape

Theme / Subtheme The Hobbit / The Desolation of Smaug
Year 2012
Pieces / Minifigs 334 / 5
Availability Retired
79004 LEGO The Hobbit The Desolation of Smaug Barrel Escape
Retail $39.99
Value $188.31
Growth  +370.9%
Annual growth 10.9%

79012 Mirkwood Elf Army

Theme / Subtheme The Hobbit / The Desolation of Smaug
Year 2013
Pieces / Minifigs 276 / 6
Availability Retired
79012 LEGO The Hobbit The Desolation of Smaug Mirkwood Elf Army
Retail $29.99
Value $252.88
Growth  +743.2%
Annual growth 15.9%

79011 Dol Guldur Ambush

Theme / Subtheme The Hobbit / The Desolation of Smaug
Year 2013
Pieces / Minifigs 217 / 3
Availability Retired
79011 LEGO The Hobbit The Desolation of Smaug Dol Guldur Ambush
Retail $19.99
Value $129.75
Growth  +549.1%
Annual growth 13.7%

30215 Legolas Greenleaf

Theme / Subtheme The Hobbit / The Desolation of Smaug
Year 2013
Pieces / Minifigs 33 / 1
Availability Retired
30215 The Hobbit The Desolation of Smaug Legolas Greenleaf
promotional
Value $30.14
Annual growth 10.6%

30216 Lake-town Guard

Theme / Subtheme The Hobbit / The Desolation of Smaug
Year 2013
Pieces / Minifigs 31 / 1
Availability Retired
30216 LEGO The Hobbit The Desolation of Smaug Lake-town Guard
Retail $4.99
Value $56.69
Growth  +1036.1%
Annual growth 13.3%

Mirkwood Elf

Theme / Subtheme The Hobbit / The Desolation of Smaug
Year 2013
Pieces / Minifigs 6 / 1
Availability Retired
LEGO The Hobbit The Desolation of Smaug Mirkwood Elf
promotional
Value $35.96
Annual growth 3.5%

My Collection

Escape from Mirkwood Spiders Reviews

39 reviews
4.8
Collectors
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The Brick Fan
“I think this is a very good addition to the Hobbit theme. Each of the minifigures have some great detailing, from their outfits to their hairpieces. The Mirkwood spiders are simple but they do resemble some scary looking spiders. The Mirkwood forest sections do add to the... More set since they're a bit on the small side and because more of the focus is on the characters themselves.”
Full review at www.thebrickfan.com
Eurobricks
“My overall view on this set is positive. If you liked the Lord of the Rings line, you'll like this set as well. It has a good balance of minifigures, parts, and features.”
Full review at www.eurobricks.com

About The Hobbit The Desolation of Smaug

LEGO's The Desolation of Smaug subtheme was released in 2012 and based on the movie.

The Desolation of Smaug consists of 9 sets that ran from 2012 to 2013. As of today, 79014 Dol Guldur Battle is the most valuable The Desolation of Smaug set with an estimated new/factory sealed value of $448.
Summary
The Hobbit The Desolation of Smaug Escape from Mirkwood Spiders set 79001 was released on November 27, 2012, retailing for $30, it has since been retired. New, unopened sets are valued at $139, used ones can be found for $65.
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Follow Fili the Dwarf and Kili the Dwarf deep into the dark and scary Mirkwood™ Forest on The Quest for The Lonely Mountain. Attack the heroes with 3 small spiders and 2 giant spiders with glow-in-the-dark eyes and trap them inside cocoon elements high up in the buildable tree. Use Legolas Greenleaf™ and Tauriel™ to save the day by battling the spiders and freeing the Dwarves with the tipping function before it’s too late! Includes 4 minifigures: Fili the Dwarf, Kili the Dwarf, Legolas Greenleaf and Tauriel, all with assorted weapons.
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